💥 The Boom Is On
It’s the 1990s: Poly-bags, foil covers, and overhyped “collector’s editions” are everywhere.
In Comic Book Boom!, you’re a publisher chasing fortune in the era when every issue could sell a million copies — or crash the market entirely.
Each round you’ll:
Publish comics with explosive ‘90s themes, like Cyborgs, Ninjas, and Big Guns!
Enhance them with collectible gimmicks, like Hologram Covers and Poly-Bags.
Promote them with wild stunts, like Anniversary Issues and Crossover Events.
But push the hype too far and the bubble will burst, wiping out your profits!
⚡️ Fun, Fast & Fierce
Play simultaneously, keeping the pace snappy and the table lively.
Every decision feels risky—will your stunts ride the wave or crash the market?
"OMGOSH is it SO MUCH FUN!!! Played it once and was ready to reshuffle and play again!"
— @Meeple_Grande_Gamer_Geeks
“Deceptively deeper than it appears, requiring strategy and observation of opponents… a fun game to play.”
— Love 2 Hate Games
“Simultaneous play makes it fast and chaotic in the best way.”
— Rolling with the Beard
“Easy to teach, bright, funny, and surprisingly deep.”
— Merry Married Meeples
🎲 How It Plays
Research new cards — pay $1 per card in your hand, or spend a token for a free pick.
Develop your lineup of comic books in secret.
Publish your books and move their themes up the Market Board.
Profit from readership × collectibility (if you didn’t overhype it!)
Cleanup and get ready for the next round as the bubble rises.
📦 What’s In the Box
44 Book Cards
36 Enhancement Cards
28 Stunt Cards
2 Boards (Market & Idea)
8 Theme Markers
4 Research Tokens
95 Money Tokens
1 Bubble Marker
Everything you need to live your ‘90s publisher fantasy — complete with trading card and a poster.
👏 What People Are Saying
“The game draws players in — you’ll be excited about creating heroes like Maximus Baditude and Trigger Finger.”
— Board Game Nook
“It’s light and easy to teach, but still has strategy and fun moments of chaos.”
— Meeple Soup
“Glorious, delightful nonsense.”
— Big Geeking Out
“Stunning artwork, easy-to-follow rulebook, and clear scoring.”
— Board Games After Dark
⏳ Reserve your copy before this boom crashes!
Special first edition includes a collectible trading card in and double-sided poster every box.
📦 Expected to arrive November/December
🇺🇸 USA Preorder Offer: A vintage ‘90s comic FREE with your game!¹
🌐 International Preorder Offer: A pack of ten ‘90s-style trading cards FREE with your game!² (VAT / Duty not included.)
➡️ Learn & Connect
📺 Watch the quick how-to-play
📘 Read the full comic-book-style rulebook
💬 Follow @GadaboutGames
¹ Offer available while supplies last. Offer not available outside of the USA. Selection may vary, but we promise: The comic book you receive is going to be an over-the-top, gimmicky blast from the past.
² Offer available while supplies last. Offer not available in the USA. Product shipped outside of the USA will be DAP and additional VAT or customs fees may be due.